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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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